Ever hear about someone who won a big lottery jackpot and then blew all the money? Are you curious to know what happened? This book explores not only the silly, stupid, criminal and just nasty happenings that sometimes surround good fortune, but also provides a humorous look at why we may feel good when we see big winners lose it all. The book also includes an interesting look at the history of the lottery highlighting some major public projects that you might not have suspected were funded through lottery proceeds. Finally the author walks us down a path mixed with professional and humorous advice for those that might win the lottery in the future.